Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Furneaux

Geoffrey Furneaux has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Compostable packaging materials and methods
    Patent number: 8409676
    Abstract: A compostable sheet material comprising a compostable substrate layer, a first compostable and sealable layer on a first side of the substrate layer, and a second compostable and sealable layer overlying said first sealable layer, wherein the material of the second sealable layer has a lower heat-sealing initiation temperature than the material of the first sealable layer. Also provided are environmentally friendly packages comprising the inventive sheet material, and methods of making such packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Mars, Inc.
    Inventor: Geoffrey Furneaux
  • Methods, capsule and apparatuses for the production of foamed drinks
    Patent number: 7335387
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for the preparation of a foamed drink comprising the steps of: providing a capsule containing a foamable ingredient; providing a receptacle positioned to collect fluid escaping from the capsule; injecting liquid into the capsule to mix with the foamable ingredient; allowing the foamable ingredient mixed with the liquid to escape from the capsule into the receptacle; followed by injecting further liquid into the receptacle in a jet having a diameter of from about 0.5 to about 2 mm to produce foamed liquid in the receptacle. The invention also provides capsules, apparatus and systems specifically adapted for use in the method. Preferably, the food ingredient is a milk powder, and the method produces a hot foamed beverage such as a cappuccino coffee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Mars, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Hayes, David A. Hester, Jon W. Shaw, Martin E. Colston, Geoffrey Furneaux, Elizabeth C. Charman, Glenn Harrison, John C. Cooke, David Hay, Michael Wright
  • Compostable Packaging Materials and Methods
    Publication number: 20070259139
    Abstract: A compostable sheet material comprising a compostable substrate layer, a first compostable and sealable layer on a first side of the substrate layer, and a second compostable and sealable layer overlying said first sealable layer, wherein the material of the second sealable layer has a lower heat-sealing initiation temperature than the material of the first sealable layer. Also provided are environmentally friendly packages comprising the inventive sheet material, and methods of making such packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: Mars, Inc.
    Inventor: Geoffrey Furneaux
  • METHODS, CAPSULE AND APPARATUSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FOAMED DRINKS
    Publication number: 20070243294
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for the preparation of a foamed drink comprising the steps of: providing a capsule containing a foamable ingredient; providing a receptacle positioned to collect fluid escaping from the capsule; injecting liquid into the capsule to mix with the foamable ingredient; allowing the foamable ingredient mixed with the liquid to escape from the capsule into the receptacle; followed by injecting further liquid into the receptacle in a jet having a diameter of from about 0.5 to about 2 mm to produce foamed liquid in the receptacle. The invention also provides capsules, apparatus and systems specifically adapted for use in the method. Preferably, the food ingredient is a milk powder, and the method produces a hot foamed beverage such as a cappuccino coffee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Hayes, David Hester, Jon Shaw, Martin Colston, Geoffrey Furneaux, Elizabeth Charman, Glenn Harrison, John Cooke, David Hay, Michael Wright
  • Methods, capsule and apparatuses for the production of foamed drinks
    Publication number: 20040137128
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for the preparation of a foamed drink comprising the steps of: providing a capsule containing a foamable ingredient; providing a receptacle positioned to collect fluid escaping from the capsule; injecting liquid into the capsule to mix with the foamable ingredient; allowing the foamable ingredient mixed with the liquid to escape from the capsule into the receptacle; followed by injecting further liquid into the receptacle in a jet having a diameter of from about 0.5 to about 2 mm to produce foamed liquid in the receptacle. The invention also provides capsules, apparatus and systems specifically adapted for use in the method. Preferably, the food ingredient is a milk powder, and the method produces a hot foamed beverage such as a cappuccino coffee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Hayes, David Andrew James Hester, Jon William Shaw, Martin Eric Colston, Geoffrey Furneaux, Elizabeth Clare Charman, Glenn Harrison, John Charles Cooke, David Hay, Michael Wright